In Illinois in 2009, 34.2% of mothers in households with an annual income of less than $10,000 reported their most recent pregnancy was intended, compared to 41.4% in $10,000-$24,999, 56.4% in $25,000-$49,999 and 80.3% in $50,000 and over.

Footnotes

Pregnancy intention: mother reported she wanted to be pregnant sooner or at that time.

Due to methodological changes, data by income are only available beginning in 2004.

For more information about the availability of PRAMS data by state and year, refer to the Calculations page.